2007 - IJAC Finalists
July 18, 2007, San Diego, CA - Three young men were selected to advance to the finals of the NAA's first International Junior Auctioneers Championship competition. These finalists will compete for the coveted title on Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. at the 58th International Auctioneers Association Conference and Show.
Trev Moravec
Age: 19
David City, Nebraska
Auctions by Moravec-Grubaugh
Jonathan Kraft
Age: 20
Hobart, Indiana
Kraft Auction Service
Dustin Rogers
Age: 21
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Rogers Realty & Auction Company
The IJAC is open to youth between the ages of 12 and 21. The winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize, trophy and complimentary registration into the adult division of the International Auctioneer Championship when he meets the minimum age requirement. The first runner-up receives a $500 cash prize and the second runner-up receives a cash prize of $250. All participants receive a medallion and most importantly, an invaluable experience competing against other elite junior level auctioneers.
About the NAA
Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) represents the interests of almost 6,000 auctioneers in the United States, Canada and across the world. Founded in 1949, the mission of the NAA is to promote the auction method of marketing and enhancing the professionalism of its members. In 2006, the auction industry grew by 7.1% with over $257 billion in goods and services sold. To learn more about Auctioneers, auctions and the NAA visit: www.auctioneers.org.